MVP Criticizes WWE’s Creative Decisions on The Hurt Business Dissolution and Potential Reunion

MVP, known for his prominent role as Bobby Lashley’s manager in WWE, has been vocal about the dissolution of The Hurt Business, a faction he helped establish on “WWE Raw” in 2020. The group initially comprised Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and Cedric Alexander, quickly asserting dominance with Lashley as the United States Champion and Alexander and Benjamin as Raw Tag Team Champions.

However, tensions arose after Lashley won the WWE Championship in 2021, leading to the expulsion of Benjamin and Alexander from the group, leaving only MVP on Lashley’s side.

Reflecting on The Hurt Business on Instagram, MVP sparked discussion about potential reunions, but he dismissed any idea of reviving the group without its original members.

He expressed frustration over failed attempts to reunite and implied dissatisfaction with WWE’s creative decisions under Vince McMahon and Triple H. Despite MVP’s efforts to pitch reunion ideas, they were reportedly rejected, with current WWE management showing disinterest in re-signing Shelton Benjamin.

MVP also addressed deeper issues, suggesting racial undertones in how The Hurt Business was handled compared to other factions like Roman Reigns’ Bloodline, which became WWE’s primary super-stable. He drew parallels to past controversial moments in WWE involving racial insensitivity, echoing sentiments that the creative direction under Triple H didn’t align with his vision for the group.

The veteran wrestler’s commentary has sparked reactions from peers and fans alike, including fellow WWE alum Batista, who expressed confusion over WWE’s handling of The Hurt Business. MVP lamented the lack of explanation for the faction’s dissolution and hinted at his reduced on-screen presence alongside Omos under McMahon’s regime.

Throughout his remarks, MVP’s criticism of WWE’s creative decisions reflects his dedication to the original vision of The Hurt Business and his frustration with how it evolved. His openness about past creative pitches, including plans involving wrestlers like Ricochet, underscores his ongoing passion for innovative storytelling within professional wrestling.